Three Syllable Names for Boys

Isambard is derived from Old German Isanbert, meaning "bright iron" or "famous iron". Its most famous bearer, rather fittingly, is the 19th century British civil engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, noted as one of the driving forces of the Industrial Revolution.

Rhythmically appealing international spin on the stiff original.

Arrius appears in the fourteenth century writings of Geoffrey Chaucer, but this name is even older. Arrius was a Roman general, and he appears briefly in Starz original series Spartacus. With names like Maximus and Julius in favor, Arrius fits right in.

A definite improvement over the English Humbert, Umberto has nevertheless been rarely heard outside the Italian community.

Ilario's merry, jovial sound reflects a shared root with the word hilarious.

This name of a famous ancient Roman jurist is sometimes heard in the Hispanic community.

Derived from Italian bello "beautiful" and vedere "view", Belvedere is a dramatic name that was used for a cartoon hound dog in George Webster Crenshaw's comic strip by the same name, which ran from 1962 to 1995.

Valencio is an energetic, valiant-sounding name, the male form of Valencia.

A hyperkinetic name, might be more kid-friendly without the second a.

Also known as green beryl, Heliodor is the name of a sun-kissed colored gemstone. The name is reminiscent of other -dor names such as Theodore, Esidore, Isidor, Landor, Salvador etc.

Coolly attractive African name, with distinguished representatives in sports and literature. Jabari has been on the rise recently, returning to the US Top 1000 in 2023.

Two z's equal double pizzazz.

Fewer letters does not always mean easier—the traditional spelling is the one most people will recognize.

Artemio gives energy to this august Greek mythological name.

Cormorant is definitely one of the most unusual of the newly fashionable animal names, and one of the rare bird names for boys.

This name from the Igbo language of Africa, which feels like the more-familiar Arabic Ahmad, might be an original and attractive choice.

More commonly spelled with two 'f's, Raffaele is every bit as attractive as the original, and could make a dashing choice.

Cooler than the older month names like April and May, and a highly unusual and eye-catching choice. The most famous real-life January is female – January Jones – but the month is named for the Roman god Janus, who presided over doors and new beginnings.

A distinctively Welsh name that's feeling more and more usable these days.